

The image depicts a rectangular piece of paper with a reddish-brown border. The paper is off-white with darker spots and stains throughout. There are several lines of Japanese writing in black ink on the paper, scattered across the top half. Two red seals are located in the top-right corner. The main focus of the image is three objects in the lower half: - a cylindrical black object with a grid pattern on the front and what appears to be a white and gray design inside - a small, gray object with a hole in the center and two protrusions on either side - a faded, light gray image of a person wearing a long robe, standing with their hands clasped in front of their body. The objects are arranged in a row from left to right. The overall appearance suggests an antique or vintage piece.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 444 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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